Sustainable Tech in the Age of AI: Myth, Opportunity, or Necessity?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping software development, automation, web and graphic design. But as AI adoption accelerates, digital solutions are consuming more energy, water, raw materials, and infrastructure capacity — pushing up against planetary boundaries. Is sustainable technology development a myth, an opportunity, or an urgent necessity in our current climate crisis?

​What to expect from this session?

​This session explores the environmental and social impacts of artificial intelligence. You will look beyond the screen to examine the full value chain: from raw material extraction for chips, to the energy and water demands of data centres, to the global supply chains behind digital infrastructure.

​Together, participants will discuss practical approaches to more sustainable technology development, including responsible design, efficient software engineering, and more conscious use of AI.

​Who should attend?

​The event targets corporate executives as well as developers, designers, startups, students, and anyone interested in future technologies. It is especially relevant for people who want to integrate environmental and social responsibility into the way technology is designed, built, bought, and used.